Waste management

We are committed to implementing a programme of waste management based on the principles of sustainability and advocate the disposal of waste as close as possible to its point of origin and the reduction of waste at source.

Reusing waste

Reuse is the second step in the waste hierarchy. We encourage the use of several local schemes that reuse or refurbish goods such as washing machines and furniture. If you can't prevent waste, then try and get your money's worth out of it by reusing it.

Recycling waste

Recycling is the third step in the waste hierarchy.

Recycling waste materials means less waste going straight to landfill and provides many environmental benefits including less air pollution, more efficient use of finite resources and less energy use.

Recycling affects your community in other ways too. It creates more employment opportunities, encourages producers to take more responsibility for their waste and therefore improves economic competitiveness, reducing prices.